Contract Specialist II – Supply Chain & Risk Management

Cencora, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. is seeking a Contract Specialist II in the Supply Chain/Distribution area to review agreements, manage execution, and ensure contract data accuracy. You will coordinate with Legal, Finance, and stakeholders to minimize risk while upholding compliance standards.

The role includes training colleagues, maintaining contract repositories, and leading status calls. A Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification with 5–7 years of contracting experience is required, preferably in a

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certification.
• Five to seven years direct contracting or law firm experience.
• Experience drafting/commercial agreements in distribution, supply chain, manufacturing, or healthcare/life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, and evaluate agreements before signature; interpret performance requirements, timelines, costs and payment terms.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance and subject-matter experts to validate contract content.
• Identify need for legal review and coordinate with internal counsel as priorities shift.
• Assist Senior Manager, Contract Management with complex issues.
• Develop and conduct training on contract acumen and policies for new hires.
• Support inquiries on contracting policies, risks and status from business stakeholders.
• Maintain Pramata legal repository reporting and contract playbooks.
• Lead weekly contracting status calls with business leaders when applicable.
• Manage contract administration inbox and digitization efforts.
• Collaborate with repository vendors on features and updates.
• Perform related duties and travel as required.

Skills

Multi-project management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Prioritization

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

SharePoint

iCertis

Pramata

Job description

Cencora, Inc. is seeking a Contract Specialist II in the Supply Chain/Distribution area to review agreements, manage execution, and ensure contract data accuracy. You will coordinate with Legal, Finance, and stakeholders to minimize risk while upholding compliance standards.

The role includes training colleagues, maintaining contract repositories, and leading status calls. A Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification with 5–7 years of contracting experience is required, preferably in a